Senate Presidency: Tinubu told me to step down for Akpabio – Umahi
Tamarauemi Ebimini
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State has disclosed that the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, urged him to step down for Sen. Godswill Akpabio in the race for the 10th Senate’s presidency.
Umahi made the disclosure on Monday at the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Onueke while answering questions from newsmen on arrival to the state from Abuja.
The governor said that he discussed the issue of his senate presidency bid with Tinubu and had to accede to his request in the interest of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the South East zone.
Umahi said that his withdrawal from the race was in the interest of the Southeast as it could no longer continue to be in the opposition.
“We cannot continue opposing everything as politics is all about dialogue, give and take.
“What could have happened if I said no and considering our efforts to promote the APC in the zone, we will get a tangible position,” he said.
The governor said that he was not aware of any resolution of southeast senators to support former Abia Governor, Sen. Orji Kalu, for the position.
He said that he would never lobby to be appointed a minister in the incoming administration but leave the decision to destiny, Tinubu and the party.
